Just been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Shard End who conducted the legals two years ago asking for a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of house move (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of similar values with a home loan from Barclays Direct. I am now being charged double. Better the devil I know or should I seek out an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The charges appear a bit high. If you you were to look around you could trim some of the expense by perhaps £100 plus VAT. That being said, providing that you were pleased with the legal work the firm provided you mightlive to regret choosing an an untested lawyer. Remember to ensure the firm can also act for Barclays Direct. You can make use of our search tool to choose a Shard End conveyancing firm on the Barclays Direct approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Shard End.
We just had an offer accepted to purchase with Coventry BS. We have called around locally yet cant to find a Shard End conveyancing firm on the Coventry BS approved list. Could you assist?
Feel free to take advantage of the search tool on this page. Please choose the building society and type Shard End or your location and you will discover a number of lawyer based in Shard End or near you.
3 months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Shard End took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Shard End differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Shard End approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because builders in Shard End tend to purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Shard End or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Shard End is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Shard End are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Shard End you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Shard End may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.